AFTER ALL

I.

Hold him

Hold him

My dear and only father

I promise I will try and forgive

All the love you buried in secret corners of you

Without ever finding the blueprint to our arms

Hold her

Hold her

My dear and only mother

You loved us with the might and sacrifice of a general

You won all the wars with little peace left in your heart

But always so much faith

 

II.

After all

This is through you

After all

This is from you

After all

This is in you

Sasha

You gave me your life

With the purity of a glass of water

I will spend the rest of mine

Making sure I won’t spill a drop